Board Update May 2, 2020

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Board Update May 2, 2020

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Hello everyone,

On May 2, 2020 we updated our boards to phpbb 3.3. Here are some notes for your information.

It doesn't look that different what's the big deal?
This is the newest version of phpbb and has a lot of security and stability fixes. Also, this update was trickier because we were a few versions behind and certain mods were starting to break.

The biggest reason for me, however, is the availability of a new dice roller that can do exploding dice, inline posting, and other really cool things.

I'll do a dice tutorial and maybe even some videos in a different post.

All my old dice rolls look like gobblely-gook
Yeah they are now artifacts of the old roller. The final numbers are there if you need them but this will get cleaner as we go forward.

I edited a post/uploaded an image/sent a PM etc on May 2 and now I don't see it. Can I get it back?
Yes. Your Admins and GMs can reach into the old site and grab what you need. Just send them a note on Discord or via PM.

How come my favourite style is no longer available?
Many of our styles were custom hacks and are not supported by the new set-up. I have added a dark theme called "pycode" for now. However, once the dust settles I can work on custom styling again - probably one light, one dark. See below

Any other known issues?
For GMs, the Advanced Poll function is not available - the option to let you see who votes. The dev had abandoned the module and it has become stale. I'll keep my eyes open for another.

I found an issue who do I tell?
Report it in the #site-update-bugs channel on Discord or send a PM to High Command or VV. Links and specifics are always appreciated.

SavageRifts.com - now with more awesome.

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Re: Board Update May 2, 2020

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Problem: Unable to delete or mark PMs in UCP folder view #
It is not possible to delete or mark PMs while in the UCP's folder view.

Solution:
Delete the PM while in the PM view and not the folder view.

Outlook
This is a known issue with 3.3 and has already been fixed for 3.3.1. I could go in and adjust teh code now, but we just got this thing working and I am hesitant to start hacking.
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Problem: 404 Error When Switching Between Linked Accounts
A 404 error occurs when I switch to a linked account.

Solution:
Switch accounts on the main page only.

Outlook
I have contacted the dev and will post a fix when available. In the meantime you can still switch from the main page.


This appears to have been resolved.

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Re: Board Update May 2, 2020

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Venatus Vinco wrote: Sun May 03, 2020 4:37 am How come my favourite style is no longer available?
Many of our styles were custom hacks and are not supported by the new set-up. I have added a dark theme called "pycode" for now. However, once the dust settles I can work on custom styling again - probably one light, one dark.

Added new styles:
ProSilver (Dark) - Dark with red text
ProSilver (Dark - Prosek) - Dark with grey text and CS header

Will create one more dark theme called (Dark - Tomorrow Legion) using their color scheme.

After this the themes ne-greenbalck and pycode will be removed as they are not native to phpbb 3.3

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Inline Hidden Text

Added an "inline" tag that let's you put the contents of rolls/ooc comments/etc. inside your text
put in dice rolls or notes. however, not lists, quotes, or code tags
. It's good for putting your die rolls or explanations right in your text. Unfortunately it cannot do certain tags inside of it: quote, list, code.

Example
John Freeman
Shooting 1d8!: [1] = 1 Wild 1d6!: [3] = 3 Damage 3d6!: [2, 5, 2] = 9
the Xiticix with his CP-50 Laser Rifle scoring a massive hit!

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[inline=text you want in button no special characters]Hidden text[/inline]
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Re: Board Update May 2, 2020

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Venatus Vinco wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 12:18 pm Inline Hidden Text

Added an "inline" tag that let's you put the contents of rolls/ooc comments/etc. inside your text
put in dice rolls or notes. however, not lists, quotes, or code tags
. It's good for putting your die rolls or explanations right in your text. Unfortunately it cannot do certain tags inside of it: quote, list, code.

Example
John Freeman
Shooting 1d8!: [1] = 1 Wild 1d6!: [3] = 3 Damage 3d6!: [2, 5, 2] = 9
the Xiticix with his CP-50 Laser Rifle scoring a massive hit!
Inline now supports lists/code/code.

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